The Statistical Service published the January–August 2026 economic bulletin, covering key indicators such as manufacturing, construction, trade, tourism, and consumer prices.
The Statistical Service announced the publication of the bimonthly bulletin Monthly Economic Developments for the period January–August 2026. The bulletin includes the most significant economic developments for Cyprus during this period, along with comparative data for the last four years, available until October 15, 2026.
The Trend component shows the long-term evolution of series influenced by factors such as population growth, technological progress, and overall economic development.
Manufacturing production increased by 1.2% during January–July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
The total area of building permits authorized reached 2,097.4 thousand square meters during January–June 2026, a 47.1% increase compared to January–June 2025.
Total motor vehicle registrations rose by 11.2%, totaling 38,564 during January–August 2026. Private saloon cars increased by 15.6% to 26,296, and light goods vehicles increased by 12.2% to 3,535 compared to the same period in 2025.
The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.1% during January–August 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year.
Total imports of goods amounted to €10,257.0 million during January–August 2026, a 10.9% increase, while exports reached €3,953.7 million, a 5.0% rise.
Tourist arrivals totaled 2,820,649 during January–August 2026, a 7.0% decrease from 3,034,155 in the same period of 2025.
More statistics are available in the Monthly Economic Developments bulletin, accessible on the Statistical Service’s online portal.
An interactive data visualization tool (Dashboard) provides a comprehensive overview of Cyprus’s short-term economic indicators, offering immediate and user-friendly access to recent statistical data.
For further information, contact Ms. Agathi Sofroniou at 22 602225 or via email at asofroniou@cystat.mof.gov.cy.
